F-Tag Reference · Resident Rights
F576
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Cited 503 times across 10+ facilities in 43 states.
503
Total citations
10+
Facilities
43
States
0
Immediate Jeopardy
What F576 requires
F576 corresponds to the federal standard: Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.. When a surveyor finds that a facility is not meeting this standard, they cite the tag and assign a scope/severity letter (A–L) describing how widespread the issue is and how much harm it caused.
Severity distribution
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 401
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 102
States with the most F576 citations
| State | F576 citations |
|---|---|
| Texas | 61 |
| California | 50 |
| Ohio | 45 |
| Missouri | 39 |
| Kansas | 28 |
| Illinois | 26 |
| Minnesota | 21 |
| Mississippi | 17 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 |
| Indiana | 14 |
Facilities with the most F576 citations
| Facility | Location | F576 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Momentous Health At Richfield | RICHFIELD, OH | 3 |
| The Blossoms At Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Cen | EUREKA SPRINGS, AR | 2 |
| Santa Rosa Post Acute | SANTA ROSA, CA | 2 |
| Amaya Springs Health Care Center | SPRING VALLEY, CA | 2 |
| Brighton Place West | TOPEKA, KS | 2 |
| The Terrace At Crystal Llc | CRYSTAL, MN | 2 |
| Four Seasons Living Center | SEDALIA, MO | 2 |
| Heritage Care Center | SAINT LOUIS, MO | 2 |
| Amberwood Estates Nursing And Rehabilitation | SAINT LOUIS, MO | 2 |
| Gregory Ridge Health Care Center | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2 |
Methodology F576 counts reflect publicly-filed deficiency findings from state survey teams working
under federal contract. A citation is not a court judgment or admission of wrongdoing.
Facilities may contest findings through Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR).
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